Abstract: A wire harness including: a wire harness body that includes an electric wire and an outer sheath configured to cover an outer circumference of the electric wire; a first route regulator that is to be attached to an outer circumference of the outer sheath and is configured to regulate a route of the wire harness body; and a fixing member configured to fix the first route regulator to an attachment target.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite coating for an inner tube delimiting a passageway for a fluid for obtaining a pipe for conveying fluids in HVACR systems.

Abstract: A resin piping assembly including a base divisional component having first and second half components having respective first and second interfacial surfaces formed along an oil passage, and first and second divisional components which have respective third and fourth interfacial surfaces formed along the oil passage, and which are bonded to the respective first and second half components. Each of the base divisional component, and the first and second divisional components is formed of a resin material, and the first and second interfacial surfaces are spaced apart from each other, and open in respective opposite directions. The base divisional component further includes a cylindrical connecting pipe portion having a connecting passage portion which is a part of the oil passage and which is provided for communication between the first and second passage portions. Also disclosed is a process of forming the resin piping assembly.

Abstract: A duct includes a rigid air-permeable tube of composite material. The duct also includes a layer of insulation coupled to an exterior surface of the rigid air-permeable tube. The duct further includes a non-rigid insulation layer in contact with the layer of insulation. The non-rigid insulation layer forms an air-impermeable duct wall.

Abstract: A wall panel assembly for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a panel having a main body, where the panel is configured to be fastened to a frame of the HVAC unit, and a plurality of stiffeners attached to the panel along a perimeter of the main body. A stiffener of the plurality of stiffeners includes a flat portion and a raised portion offset from the flat portion, where the raised portion is configured to sealingly engage with a component disposed within the HVAC unit.

Abstract: A laminated structural arch system for supporting a horizontal planar structure, comprising at least one laminated arch. Each laminated arch is comprised of a plurality of arch plates rigidly fastened together in parallel, and forming a laminated configuration. Each arch plate is separated from the arch plate adjacent to it by a separation gap. The laminated structural arch system may contain two or more laminated arches positioned in parallel and secured to an anchoring structure, allowing one or more panels which comprise the horizontal planar structure to be positioned across and supported by the laminated arches. The laminated structural arch system may be provided as a kit of disassembled arch plates, allowing the system to be easily transported, handled, and assembled.

Abstract: A clamping system includes a cover member for covering a portion of an outer periphery of a member. The cover member has an edge and an alignment feature may be disposed on the edge. The clamping system may also include a clamp having a band forming a loop, and a fastener for adjustably fixing a size of the loop. The clamp may be received onto the cover member such that the fastener aligns with the alignment feature, thereby positioning the fastener in a predetermined position in an angular direction with respect to the cover member.

Abstract: A vent sealing device includes first and second elongated tubular members having a funnel shaped cap along the upper surface for directing rain water into a vent pipe. A screen is positioned along the top of the device. A vent sealing system includes the vent sealing device and a roof attachment having an elongated base structure and a flexible sleeve protruding outward therefrom.

Abstract: Apparatus are provided for a shield and flange support for a duct. The shield and flange support includes a first side and a second side coupled to the first side to extend toward the duct. The first side and the second side cooperate to define a cavity, and the cavity includes at least one of a first insulating fluid and a first insulating solid.

Abstract: A waterproof assembly that includes a neck that has a main body and an end that has an engagement member. A protective cover of the assembly includes a hollow body with opposite open ends and forms a receiving cavity. Each open end has at least one waterproof gasket. One of the open ends extends around and is sealably coupled to the main body of the neck.

Abstract: In a pipe insulation apparatus includes a plurality of segments which are connected so as to be separable along division lines, and each of the plurality of segments is composed of a plurality of insulation layers, and is covered by a finishing cover. The finishing cover includes: at least one joint chassis that is made of a soft metal material, and has a first insertion groove and a second insertion groove formed at a first end portion and a second end portion, respectively, and has a saw-toothed first protrusion formed on one inner side surface of each of the first insertion groove and the second insertion groove and a saw-toothed second protrusion formed alternately with the first protrusion on the other inner side surface; and a plurality of plates that is made of a soft metal material.

Abstract: An elongated fastener is configured to retain an insulation wrap around an elongated container. The fastener includes an elongated and substantially flat fastener body having first and second parallel rails extending from each longitudinal side of the fastener body. The fastener body is configured to span an elongated seam formed by opposing sides of the insulation wrap when the joint is disposed around the elongated container. Each rail is configured to extend into a complementary longitudinal slot disposed at an edge of a respective opposing side of the insulation wrap. Each rail includes at least one protrusion for engaging with each slot, thereby retaining each rail in its respective slot and retaining the insulation wrap around the elongated container.

Abstract: An intermediate insulating product (20) is disclosed comprising a planar insulating layer (11) having a top side in to which is formed a plurality of parallel channels (14) having cross-sections with tapered sides. A vapor proof layer (18) is applied to the top surface after the channels (14) have been formed such that the vapor proof layer (18) bridges the plurality of parallel channels (14). The intermediate insulating product (20) is then bent with mechanical manipulation in regions adjacent the bottom of the channels (14) thereby causing the channels (14) to close to form a non-planar, derivative insulated ductwork product (30) and the vapor proof layer (18) forms a vapor proof inner lining to the derivative insulated ductwork product (30).

Abstract: An intermediate insulating product (20) is disclosed comprising a planar insulating layer (11) having a top side in to which is formed a plurality of parallel channels (14) having cross-sections with tapered sides. A vapor proof layer (18) is applied to the top surface after the channels (14) have been formed such that the vapor proof layer (18) bridges the plurality of parallel channels (14). The intermediate insulating product (20) is then bent with mechanical manipulation in regions adjacent the bottom of the channels (14) thereby causing the channels (14) to close to form a non-planar, derivative insulated ductwork product (30) and the vapor proof layer (18) forms a vapor proof inner lining to the derivative insulated ductwork product (30).

Abstract: A tube liner for repairing a damaged or worn out auger tube or pneumatic conveyor tube. The tube liner includes an elongated liner body with a longitudinally extending gap and expandable seam assembly positioned in the gap. Once the liner is inserted into the auger tube or pneumatic conveyor tube, the expandable seam forces the liner against the inside wall of the auger tube or pneumatic conveyor tube to provide a tight seal.

Abstract: A method and assembly for monitoring at least one condition outside of a containment device containing a gaseous or fluid substance and an inlet and outlet attached to the containment device. The method includes the steps of providing a monitoring system having a housing surrounding the containment device extending an inlet and outlet through openings in the housing; sealing the housing and sealing around the inlet and outlet so that a cavity internal to the housing is sealed from the exterior environment; providing at least one sensor located in the cavity between the containment device and the housing; connecting the sensor to a unit for monitoring the sensor; sensing at least one parameter indicative of a leak or potential leak of the containment device or attachment of the containment device to the inlet or outlet; and providing alerts of the leak or potential leak.

Abstract: A ventilation duct assembly kit for use for forming interconnecting ventilation ducts. The kit includes a pallet supporting a flexible panels that are shapeable into ductwork elements. Each of the panels has opposite duct-forming sides, opposite interconnecting sides for interconnection to a subsequent panel formed into a ductwork element, and a male and female interlocking interfaces respectively fixed on first and second opposite duct-forming sides for interlocking of the duct-forming sides together. The kit also includes slideable locking elements shaped to slide and fit over assembled male and female interlocking interfaces. A plurality of collets shaped to fit over the interconnecting sides of the formed ductwork elements and sized to extend between the adjacent slideable locking elements from corresponding adjacent shaped ductwork elements that are linked through the collet are also provided. A method of assembling such interconnecting ventilation ducts is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rigid fastener, for securing to one another adjacent portions of a cover member made of resiliently deformable material, has an end portion with an outward end section of relatively small outside diameter and an axially adjacent inward section of relatively large outside diameter. The end portion of the fastener is engagable in either of two positions in a corresponding recess formed into at least one of the adjacent portions of the cover piece, affording a high level of holding power in its fully inserted position and affording a low level of holding power in a partially inserted position.

Abstract: The invention provides a pneumatic and/or fluidic module, a method of producing a pneumatic and/or fluidic module and the use of a pneumatic and/or fluidic module, the pneumatic and/or fluidic module comprising at least one pneumatic and/or fluidic conduit provided to form at least a part of a pneumatic and/or fluidic circuit, said at least one pneumatic and/or fluidic conduit comprising a first part along said conduit and a second part along said conduit, wherein said conduit is provided essentially leak-proof along the interface of the first and the second part by means of the first part comprising a first material at the interface of the first and the second part and by means of the second part comprising a second material at the interface of the first and the second part and wherein the first material is more compressible than the second material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling multi-piece structural components, such as architectural columns, capitals, and bases, are disclosed. In one embodiment a column assembly is disclosed, comprising a first column portion and a second column portion. The first column portion includes a flange having a first keyed surface on which predetermined surface features are defined. The second column portion includes a second keyed surface that is configured to engage the first keyed surface. The second keyed surface includes a keying material having surface features that intermesh with the predetermined surface feature such that the first and second column portions are desirably aligned when mated. The surfaces features of the second keyed surface are defined in the keying material as a result of compressive engagement between the keying material and the predetermined surface features of the first keyed surface when the column portions are mated.

Abstract: A tube clip is mounted to a channel-section track and is used to secure a pipe. The channel-section track includes a pair of upper engagement surfaces having inwardly turned flanges spaced apart by a slot. The tube clip includes an integrally molded, one-piece elongated cylindrical body that extends along a first axis and defines a center bore for receiving the pipe therethrough. A base is fixedly secured to the cylindrical body and includes a pair of support surfaces spaced apart along the first axis. Each support surface includes a fin for engaging one of the upper engagement surfaces of the channel-section track to bias the tube clip therefrom. A pair of flexible legs extends from the base portion. The legs are spaced apart along the first axis and each leg is adapted to selectively lockingly engage one of the flanges when the tube clip is mounted to the channel-section track.

Abstract: An electrical conduit encasement including a top section and bottom section secured together by mortar and adjacent encasements by mortar. A pair of vertically extending threaded rods suspend the concrete encasements with the rods extending through members attached to plates embededly attached to the encasements.

Abstract: A method for assembling a corrugated double-walled pipe section from pipe segments, having the steps of: providing an inner wall segment which is curved in circumferential direction and straight in longitudinal direction, providing an outer wall segment which is curved in circumferential direction and corrugated in longitudinal direction, connecting the inner wall segment to the concave side of said corrugated outer wall segment, providing a longitudinal profile at the longitudinally extending edges of the wall segment so as to provide a pipe segment, and connecting the adjoining longitudinal profiles of at least two of the pipe segments to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a covering device, preferably for post-isolating the connection point of pipes, in particular district heating pipes. Said device comprises at least two cover shells (1, 2) which surround the pipes in the mounted state, and at least one connection means (3) for connecting the cover shells (1,2). The connection means (3) comprise at least one substantially hook-shaped engaging section (4) that is provided for a positive fit connection, at least in parts, having at least one maintaining section (5) enabling the covering shells to be braced against one another. A sealing element (14) is arranged between the covering device and a pipe, in the mounted state, and surrounds the pipe.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.

Abstract: An inner casing (10) of a rotating thermal machine, in particular a steam turbine, has essentially the form of a hollow cylinder and is divided in a parting plane (20), which extends through an axis (11) of said casing, into a lower casing part (12) and an upper casing part (13), which casing parts (12, 13) are detachably connected to one another in the parting plane (20).

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.

Abstract: A duct structure (50), includes lengths of square/rectangular duct (52) manufactured by performing spiral duct in round cross-section (51) and then transforming the round cross-section into square and rectangular cross-sections utilizing expandable die structures (58). The duct (52) may be connected together end to end by flanged connectors (54) formed from strip stock (220), that is notched at locations that correspond to the corners of the formed flange connector. The cross-sectional profile of the flanged connector is then formed by roll forming and/or bending and/or other techniques. Thereafter, the strip stock is bent at its notched locations to define the corners (230) of the flange connector (54) and then the free ends of the strip stock are fixed together.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.

Abstract: A tubular manifold device for a dishwasher and associated method are provided. The manifold device defines a contiguous interior channel between opposed inlet and outlet ends. The manifold device has an inner surface defining the interior channel and an opposing outer surface, and comprises at least two discretely-formed manifold portions, each extending between and at least bisecting the opposed inlet and outlet ends of the interior channel. The at least two manifold portions are capable of cooperating via respective engagable longitudinal edges so as to form at least two joints therebetween. At least one overmold member is configured to sealingly engage the at least two manifold portions, across each of the at least two joints, such that the interior channel is fluid-tight between the inlet and outlet ends.

Abstract: A bundle 11 of electric wires is contained in a protector (20) which is a tubular body formed by assembling a main body (21) and a cover (22) together, and the main body (21) and the cover (22) are fixed to each other by means of locking parts (30). On this occasion, backlash preventive locking parts 31 each having backlash preventing means (34) are arranged in at least two positions, in place of the locking parts 30 which are arranged on the main body (21) and the cover (22) at a determined interval in a longitudinal direction. As the results, backlashes of the locking parts can be eliminated by a simple structure, and a twist of the protector can be prevented.

Abstract: A conduit includes an elongate member with an outer surface and an inner surface defining an inner passage for enclosing one or more electrical signal conductors therein, and an electromagnetic shield disposed coaxially with the elongate member to block electromagnetic radiation emitted by the one or more electrical signal conductors.

Abstract: A covering body for heating a pipe to be attached to the pipe and to conduct external heat to heat the pipe, including: a surrounding body including at least two parts having a divided shape of a cylindrical body along an axial line of the cylindrical body, the surrounding body having: a through hole having a diameter corresponding to an outer diameter of the pipe; and a concave groove provided on an outer peripheral surface of at least one of the at least two parts and extending in a longitudinal direction of the surrounding body, a fitting member including: a first fitting plate including a first arc band-shaped plate longer than a half of circumference of an outer peripheral surface of the surrounding body and having a first extended portion and a first cutout at one end of the first arc band-shaped plate; a second fitting plate including a second arc band-shaped plate longer than the half of circumference of the outer peripheral surface of the surrounding body and having, at one end of the second arc band

Abstract: A duct structure (510), includes lengths of double wall square/rectangular duct (532) manufactured by pre-forming the duct in round cross-section (51) and then transforming the round cross-section into square and rectangular cross-sections utilizing expandable die structures (58). The duct (532) may be connected together end to end by flanged connectors (510, 520) formed from strip stock (71), that is notched at locations that correspond to the corners of the formed flange connector. The cross-sectional profile of the flanged connector is then formed by roll forming and/or bending and/or other techniques. Thereafter, the strip stock is bent at its notched locations to define the corners (80) of the flange connector outer and inner portions (511 and 512) and then the free ends of the strip stock are fixed together. Thereafter, the outer and inner flanged connector portions (511 and 512) are fastened together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat shield for pipes and tubes that is flexible, has an interior insulating layer, and has an exterior reflective layer. A shield may include a flap extending from the shield body for covering a portion of the component not already covered by the shield body. The interior layer faces the exhaust pipe, is made of woven silica, and may include a conductive coating. The exterior layer is an aluminum finish. The heat shield may be secured with stainless steel clamps or a lace and installed on an installed pipe or tube. The heat shield may be installed with an air gap between the pipe and the heat shield.

Abstract: A conduit system comprises a plurality of elongate channels, each having three walls, one open side, and two open ends; a plurality of coupling devices, each adapted to be disposed between a pair of adjacent channels to couple their adjoining ends together to form a conduit with two open ends; a plurality of first covers, each adapted to be disposed over the open side of one or more channels and to be removably attached thereto by a locking device disposed within the respective channel and adapted to be operated only from within the channel; and at least one second cover adapted to be disposed over the open side of one or more channels and to be removably attached thereto by a locking device disposed within the respective channel and adapted to be remotely operated by an elongated member extending through one of the open ends of the conduit.

Abstract: There is described ducting comprising a plurality of interconnectible elongate ducting components (2, 4) which when assembled define an elongate, longitudinally extending internal channel (22) for receiving a pipe, cable or like elongate member, each ducting component having a shaped inner face (14) with a longitudinal recess (20) such that the components can be assembled with confronting inner faces (16, 18), their respective longitudinal recesses being thereby aligned to form the channel, the ducting further comprising tension bands (6) for securing assembled pairs of components to one another, wherein each ducting component is provided with a transversely extending internal cavity for receiving a tension band, the cavity having two open ends so that the band can pass through the internal cavity of one ducting component and though a corresponding internal cavity of an adjacent ducting component in order to secure one to the other, at least part of the band being thereby contained and protected within the ca

Abstract: A unitary protective pipe cover for disposition about a pipe configuration under a conventional sink, and which is sized and shaped so as to cover the J-trap, as well as the waste arm, in the undersink pipe configuration. In the event that the waste arm extends at an acute angle with respect to the J-trap, the pipe cover can be severed and the two severed pipe cover sections can be secured together in a generally tamper proof arrangement.

Abstract: A secure conduit system is described through which electrical, electronic or optical fiber cables, pneumatic tubing, hydraulic tubing or other elongated wiring, cabling or tubing can be routed. The system includes open-sided raceways through which the cable is routed, covers for closure of the raceways, at least one locking device to lock a raceway and cover and being releasable only from within the raceway, with the device release being accessible only though an open end of the conduit, and the remainder of the conduit sections being openable only after release of the locking device of the first section. The conduit system may be multibranched and is intended to be connected at its ends to secure enclosures which allow for controlled access to the cabling and to the release mechanism. Typical uses will be for computer networks, communication systems, equipment control systems and remote environmental gas sampling and analysis systems.

Abstract: A method comprises selecting a first elongated channel member with at least two open ends, placing an elongated carrier in the first channel member so that it extends through the at least two open ends, placing a first cover over an open side of the first channel member to form a hollow first conduit section in combination therewith so that the elongated carrier extends therethrough, and locking the first cover to the first channel member with a locking device that is operable only from within the first conduit section and is accessible only through an open end thereof.

Abstract: A method for securing a branch assembly to a pipeline includes positioning a first containment ring surrounding an area from which the branch is to extend, positioning a first annular seal within the containment ring to provide a first ring/seal arrangement, positioning a second containment ring spaced from the first containment ring and first annular seal, positioning a second annular seal within the second containment ring to provide a second ring/seal arrangement, positioning the second part of the branch assembly onto the seals, and positioning a first part of the assembly on the pipe line and securing the first and second parts together so as to leave an annular gap between the first and second ring/seal arrangements and to provide an access point or vent in the second part communicating with the annular gap.

Abstract: A covering for a suction hose includes a sleeve positioned around a suction hose and restraints positioned at the ends of the sleeve for removably coupling the sleeve to the suction hose. The suction hose has a length and the sleeve extends at least along a portion of the length of the suction hose. Handles, pockets, lashes or ties, and reflective materials may be positioned on the sleeve. Indicia may also be positioned on the sleeve. A method of advertising and a method of transporting a suction hose is also provided.

Abstract: A method for making a tubular element, in particular a motor vehicle front cross member (1), for forming at least an air conduit (2,3,4) including at least two half-shells (5,6) assembled on two outer longitudinal edges (5a, 6a–5b, 6b), facing each other, with punctiform mechanical bond elements (7). The method further comprises the production of sealing elements (8) for the tubular element (1) consisting of at least a continuous convex or concave deformation simultaneously produced on each of the outer longitudinal edges (5a, 6a–5b, 6b) facing the two half-shells (5 and 6), in the proximity of the mechanical bond elements (7).

Abstract: A pipe insulation system includes a tubular core of fibrous insulation and a flexible closed cell foam layer overlaying the core and forming an outer surface of the system. The tubular core has a first longitudinal slit extending completely through the wall of the core and a second longitudinal slit in the inner surface of the tubular core, opposite the first slit, that forms a hinge permitting the tubular core to be opened and closed to place the system about a pipe. Preferably, the foam layer has a water vapor permeance rating of 0.02 perms or less and the pipe insulation system includes a seal for sealing the first slit so that an outer surface layer of the sealed system formed by the foam layer and seal has a water vapor permeance rating of 0.02 perms or less.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an air-conditioning duct unit capable of being made compact when transported to largely reduce the cost of transport inside and outside a building as well as the cost of transportation by a truck. A duct unit A of the present invention has upper and lower wall portions 1 and 3 and right and left wall portions 2 and 4 formed of metal sheets, and spin locks curved into a curled shape, the spin locks being provided on the wall portions 1 to 4 at two side edges of the same along the longitudinal direction. One of the pair of spin locks provided on each adjacent pair of the wall portions is inserted in the other to form one of lock joints 9-1 to 9-4 rotatably. The wall portions 1 to 4 are linked so that the duct unit A can be changed in shape. Consequently, the duct unit can be folded so as to be flattened.

Abstract: A seal clamp assembly for sealing an opening in a piping system includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a base having a first side, a second side and an aperture extending therethrough from the first side to the second side, and a brace coupled to the base. The brace includes a distal pad hingedly coupled to a distal end portion of the brace. The seal clamp assembly also includes a spring bridge coupled to the base first side. The bridge includes a substantially rectangular U-shaped frame and an aperture extending through the spring bridge frame such that the spring bridge aperture is in substantial lineal alignment with the base aperture. A clamping assembly is coupled to a proximate end portion of the brace.

Abstract: A pre-formed insulation module is disclosed having a part cylinder body. The body includes an unstriated insulation layer formed of a rigid insulating material substantially uniform in composition and density over its cross section. The insulation layer has an inner surface adjacent to a surface of a component to be insulated, and an outer surface generally concentric to the inner surface. A substantially non-fibrous resilient cladding layer shaped to the body is directly adhered to the insulation layer at the outer surface. Connection means are disposed along the length of the body for connecting with a further insulation module, wherein the insulation and cladding layers of each module are brought into relative contact along the contacting surfaces of the modules to insulate a portion of the component.

Abstract: A system and kit for forming an inexpensive protective plenum around pipes and related equipment subject to freezing on a mobile home is disclosed. The system uses thin, flexible material, such as plastic tubes, to form a first protective plenum around the pipes and to connect enclosures around a water box forming a second protective plenum. The first plenum around the pipes may be installed in sections with the sections joined with rings or collars at the joints. The rings and collars may also be formed of inexpensive materials, such as plastics. The second plenum may be connected to the first plenum or to a tube. The first plenum and the tube may be connected to a source of hot air, such as the duct work of the hot air heating system of the home.

Abstract: A secure conduit system is described through which electrical, electronic or optical fiber cables, pneumatic tubing, hydraulic tubing or other elongated wiring, cabling or tubing can be routed. The system includes open-sided raceways through which the cable is routed, covers for closure of the raceways, at least one locking device to lock a raceway and cover and being releasable only from within the raceway, with the device release being accessible only though an open end of the conduit, and the remainder of the conduit sections being openable only after release of the locking device of the first section. The conduit system may be multibranched and is intended to be connected at its ends to secure enclosures which allow for controlled access to the cabling and to the release mechanism. Typical uses will be for computer networks, communication systems, equipment control systems and remote environmental gas sampling and analysis systems.

Abstract: A pipe insulation system includes a tubular core of fibrous insulation that is coated with a pliable polymer. The coated tubular core has a first longitudinal slit extending completely through the wall of the core and a second longitudinal slit in the inner surface of the tubular core that is opposite the first slit and forms a hinge that permits the tubular core to be opened and closed to place the coated tubular core about a pipe. Preferably, the coating has a water vapor permeance rating of 0.02 perms or less and the system includes a seal for sealing the first slit so that an outer surface layer of the sealed coated tubular core formed by the coating and seal has a water vapor permeance rating of 0.02 perms or less for use on cold pipe systems.